Administrative Assistant

Job Summary: The Administrative Assistant performs a wide variety of clerical and administrative tasks in support of the Panetta Institute for Public Policy and its programs. This is a full-time position with schedule flexibility and periodic overtime based on programmatic needs. Presently, this position requires performance of job duties at the worksite and is not a remote job.

Job description

Qualifications: Excellent organizational and time management skills with strong attention to detail; dedication to high-quality work on all tasks and projects; ability to follow instruction and work within established systems; demonstrate initiative in performing assigned tasks, top-notch writing, editing and verbal communication skills; proficient in MS Office.

Education: Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Required experience: Administrative support for event planning and coordination; professional phone manner; ability to work well under pressure and manage multiple assignments and meet deadlines.

Primary duties: Assist in program implementation; communicating with outside partners; responsible for organizing meetings/events; working with multiple electronic and hard copy files; drafting correspondence and other products; retrieving and compiling complex information; working cooperatively and respectfully with co-workers, partners, and the public.

Physical requirements: Repetitive movement, prolonged periods of sitting and working on a computer, using telephones and electronic mail; participating in face-to-face meetings and discussions with individuals and teams, standing; walking; reaching with hands and arms; stooping or kneeling; and regularly lifting and/or moving up to 15 pounds and occasionally lifting/or moving up to 25 pounds .

Compensation: This is a non-exempt position with a salary range of $19.00 to $29.00 per hour depending on experience.

Interested applicants must submit a job-specific cover letter explaining how their skill set matches the position and a resume to: The Panetta Institute for Public Policy, 100 Campus Center, Building 86-E, Seaside, California 93955; email: by using the APPLY HERE! link below; Phone: 831-582-4200; Fax: 831-582-4082.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $19.00 - $29.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Work Location: In person